# Disable/Remove Howdy

> Disable/Remove Howdy has 10+ active installs and 69 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Disable/Remove Howdy shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Easly Disable or Remove "Howdy" from the the Upper Right corner of your dashboard.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 1,546
- **Downloads (30 days):** 69 (+21.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Dec 27, 2019
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.3.26
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Hybrid Webs (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/hybridwebs/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/disableremove-howdy/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [change howdy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/change-howdy/) | #7 | 7 |
| [Disable Howdy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/disable-howdy/) | #2 | 2 |
| [howdy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/howdy/) | #10 | 17 |
| [remove howdy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/remove-howdy/) | #9 | 10 |
| [replace howdy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/replace-howdy/) | #5 | 5 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| change howdy | #35 | 57 |
| Disable Howdy | #30 | 35 |
| howdy | #42 | 76 |
| remove howdy | #37 | 53 |
| replace howdy | #32 | 40 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Remove Howdy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/remove-howdy/) | 700+ | 5/5 (4) | Dec 9, 2018 | 34/100 |
| 2 | [WP Easy Replace Howdy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/replace-howdy/) | 100+ | — | Apr 12, 2026 | 40/100 |
| 3 | [MC Good-bye Howdy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mc-good-bye-howdy/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 9, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 4 | [Change Howdy Verbiage – Raineri Software, LLC](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rs-change-howdy-verbiage/) | 20+ | 5/5 (1) | Oct 18, 2017 | 31/100 |
| 5 | [Custom Howdy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-howdy/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Jan 4, 2017 | 30/100 |
| 7 | [Remove Howdy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/replace-howdy-with-hello/) | 10+ | 3/5 (4) | Oct 18, 2015 | 24/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Disable/Remove Howdy free?
Yes. Disable/Remove Howdy is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Disable/Remove Howdy safe to use in 2026?
Disable/Remove Howdy shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Disable/Remove Howdy?
Disable/Remove Howdy is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,546 times since it launched in December 2019. It was downloaded 69 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Disable/Remove Howdy work with WordPress 7.1?
Disable/Remove Howdy is officially tested up to WordPress 5.3.26, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Disable/Remove Howdy need?
Disable/Remove Howdy requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Disable/Remove Howdy last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on December 27, 2019 (7 years ago).

### Who makes Disable/Remove Howdy?
Disable/Remove Howdy is developed and maintained by Hybrid Webs.

### What are the best alternatives to Disable/Remove Howdy?
The most popular alternatives to Disable/Remove Howdy are Remove Howdy (700+ installs), WP Easy Replace Howdy (100+ installs) and MC Good-bye Howdy (100+ installs).


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